In this week's episode, we enjoy our first question time with my new co-hosts, Craig and Cheryl! We discuss how to gauge a child's learning and progress, explore setting boundaries in the first few months of home education, the experience of being an admin on a home education group, how to avoid imposing beliefs on children, starting the home educa…

This week I am joined by the lovely Craig, a part time working, home ed parent in England! Craig shares their wonderful wisdom and insights of their family choosing home ed as their first choice! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message

This week I am joined by the wonderful George, a parent, carer and home educator in the south of England. George is a step father of a home educated child and offers super insight into this element of home ed parenting! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message…

This week I'm chatting to Graeme! Graeme is a home ed single dad from the West Midlands with some wonderful thoughtful experiences to share! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message

This week I am joined by the lovely Adam from Manchester who joins me to chat about home ed and how that works for his family. Adam chats more about what led to him changing employment and shares his top tips for other home ed dads out there! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message…

For this season we are focusing on home-ed dads! Join me as I chat with Luke, a home-ed dad who shares his excellent perspective and thoughts on what it is like to go from a reluctant home-edder to a strong advocate of home ed, who won't be sending his youngest child to school! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/he…

New to home education? Have a listen to our September panic episode with ours top tips, do's and don'ts! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message

Join me for a bonus episode as I ramble about the summer holidays and how that can look as home educators. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message

Join me this week as I chat about friendships in Home Ed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message

This week, I am joined by Natalia, a home edder living in Scotland to talk about how we can approach education when we dont feel our child is able to engage in learning. We chat all about the difficulties involved in home edding when there is neurodivergence, PDA, trauma and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

This week I'm talking about how to deal with friends and family and their opinions, worries and fear about your decision to home educate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message

In this week's episode, I'm joined by my long-suffering husband as we chat about reluctance around home ed from both our perspectives- mine as the main educator and him as the outside of the house, worker. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message

Welcome to series 3 of the HEFA podcast and this series, I need your help. What would you like this series to focus on? Please do leave either a comment or voice note to assist me in where you would like us to focus this time! Send a voice message to my podcast, HEFA- The Heart Of Home Education: https://anchor.fm/hefa/message--- Send in a voice me…

We are super excited to have the excellent Dr Naomi Fisher on the podcast for our end-of-season finale! Naomi joined me for a ramble all about home education. A few key points in this week's podcast - Naomi chats about her home ed journey, SEN and mental health, deschooling and recovery, the current school system and exams, and of course chats all …

This week, I'm joined by Lana to chat about home edding when we have disabilities and chronic health conditions. Listen out for our special surprise guest, Lochie, Lana's snoring Frenchie! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message

This week, I'm on a ramble all about that ever contentious issue...screentime! What do we mean by screentime? Should there be rules around it or not? Join me as I share my thoughts around this area of home ed and how I've unpicked my own thoughts around technology. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message…

This week I'm joined by Claire, one of our admins and a home-ed mum to 3 younglings, to chat about what home-ed can look like in the early years! Spoiler, it involves a lot of play! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message

This week we are tackling the queen of questions regarding home ed- Socialisation! Are home-ed children isolated and given fewer opportunities to socialise? Join me as I chat with two lovely parents, Katy and Diane about exactly that! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message…

This week on the podcast I have 4 wonderful guests who share their experiences of finding their groove as home educators! We have Jessica a structured home educator, Kate and Lana, Semi-structured home edders and Heidi, an unschooler. Join me as we chat about what their style of home ed means to them and how that looks in practice! --- Send in a vo…

Welcome to another week of Home Ed 101! This week I'm joined by the wonderful Katie who is quite the fountain of knowledge when it comes to GCSEs and all things exams as a home educator. Join Katie and I for a relaxed chat about her experience of GCSEs with her four children. For more on exams head to the exams Wiki https://he-exams.fandom.com/wiki…

This week on Home Ed 101 we are diving into the EHE Guidelines. What are they? How can I understand them? No, really...Why are they written so I CAN'T understand them? Why are they important? Join me with my lovely guest, long-term Home Edder Katherine, as we have a rant and a ramble around the ever-confusing world of guidelines for home education.…

This week we explore the world of local authority contact. What can be asked of you, what can you refuse, and how should the LA behave?..These and more are answered in this week's podcast! Thanks to my guests this week, Rebecca, Sam and Nikki for sharing their thoughts and experiences! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

Welcome back and happy new year! For this new season, we will be sharing all the joy from our guides in HEFA, with guest appearances from our members, home educators just like you! This week I'm joined by Chelsie, Christina and Mandy- 3 parents who share their experiences of deregistering from school. We talk about how deregistration works. how it …

It's our final episode of the season and so I thought it would be a great idea to hold a festive special...Do a group podcast they said, it'll be fun they said! Well, as you can imagine carnage ensued and I was officially broken by our admin team. Join us for fun, silliness and the case of the phantom fart...Listen intently from 20 minutes in, for …

What happens when the chattiest admin of HEFA crashes the podcast to interview the 2nd chattiest admin? This episode! This week Issy stole the mic and interviewed me! Join us as I probably rabble a whole tonne of semi-relevant chatter while Issy enjoys making me sweat under the interrogation lamp! I genuinely can't recall any swears, but, this is u…

This week I'm joined by the wonderful Natalie from Cambridgeshire discussing how she came to home ed and managing home education with a feral toddler in tow! Just one minor swear in this episode so safe to listen to for all ears. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message…

In this bonus episode Elen chats about those first few weeks of home ed. She discusses the process of Deregistration for England and Wales Mainstream school and what to expect, as well as all the emotions and feelings you will likely experience in those first few weeks too! A must listen, for those considering home ed and new to home ed! --- Send i…

Join me this week as I chat with Louise, who has been home-educating for just 6 months. My word does she have a lot of top tips and wisdom to share about these first few months of home education! No major swears that I can recall for this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message…

Grab your earphones for this one friend, as this week I'm chatting with our very excellent Issy Speller! Issy is a home ed mum, and social worker of 25 years and is no stranger to the odd rant. So, if you've been feeling disempowered recently this episode is a must-listen. Contains several major and minor swears so do listen responsibly however tha…

This week on the podcast we are talking home ed as a first choice, GCSEs and more with our wonderful Sarah, who despite no longer home educating, is still well and truly in the community with her help at a local home ed tutoring and exams centre! There are no swears in this podcast :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

This week we are chatting to the infamous Frilly Nikki, a home educator from the Sussex area! Many of you will know Nikki's straight talking style from the HEFA group and this episode is no different! There are no minor or major swears in this episode and so it is safe to listen to around children. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…

This week on the podcast I'm joined by the wonderful Lulu, a home ed mum from the South of England who is celebrating her 1 year anniversary TODAY of deregistering and starting the wonderful journey of home education with her youngest child! This week's episode has no minor or major swears so is fine to listen to around all children. --- Send in a …

Welcome to the first-ever HEFA podcast! In our first episode, I'm chatting to the owners and founders of HEFA, Paula and Pip! We talk about all things HEFA, how Paula and Pip found home education, their styles, and more! The podcast is generally suitable to listen around younger ears, however, there are 2 uses of a major swear and a few minor swear…

A quick trailer of what to expect on the new HEFA podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hefa/message

Moving is inherently stressful, but doing it with kids takes it to the next level. In this episode, Jen and Jon are sharing what they’re doing to make their upcoming move as painless as possible. Plus, we’re updating the renovation progress on #ProjectStaggMountainModern. The post Tips for Moving With Young Kids ft. Jon appeared first on Stagg Desi…

We all face obstacles in our lives, and sometimes the way we react to those barriers ends up being the most important part of the story. Our guest in this episode struggled for years to get pregnant. But through all the ups and downs, Jenica Parcell learned some valuable lessons. Now she’s a mom to two adorable twins and is working to help other wo…

Most of us have an idea of what our homes should look like, but reality often doesn’t match up. Our guest in this episode specializes in helping families bridge that gap. Carly Thornock is an interior designer with a background in Family and Human Development. She combines her two passions in a process she calls the “Intentional House Cycle”. She’s…

After weeks of keeping quiet about their new house, Jen and Jon are finally able to share more details! In this episode, we’re introducing Project #StaggMountainModern. And trust us, this is a BIG project. Listen to find out what we’ll be tackling right away, what we hope to save, and what’s just gonna have to wait. The post Introducing Stagg Mount…

Never underestimate the power of music. That’s one of the philosophies of our guest in this episode. Sarah Davies is a creative music teacher and owner of The Piano Place. Because she’s felt the power of music in her own life, she wants to share it with the next generation of musicians. Whether your kids are already in lessons, or you’re just consi…

There’s never been a better time to sell a home, and on the flip side, there’s likely never been a worse time to buy one. But that doesn’t mean the situation is hopeless. In this episode, we’re bringing back our resident real estate expert. Kristi McDonald is sharing the hard truths every buyer needs to know in this hot market. The post Buying a Ho…

Buying or selling a home is always stressful, but in the current real estate market, it’s even more intense. While it is definitely a “seller’s market”, there are still things you can do when listing to improve your odds. Real estate expert Kristi McDonald has been helping Jen and Jon buy and sell for years. On this episode, she’s sharing her insid…

Preparing to move and renovate a new home while also raising a young family is stressful. In this episode, Jen and Jon are updating their progress, and sharing what they’re doing to make the process as smooth as possible. The post Surviving a Renovation as a Family ft. Jon appeared first on Stagg Design.…

Success in life isn’t always found on the easiest path. That’s a guiding philosophy for Jeanette Bennett. As the editor-in-chief of a successful magazine series in Utah, she’s been making tough decisions since she was a young adult. In this episode, Jeanette is sharing how she finds the courage to take the hard road. Plus, where she finds hope when…

Tackling new DIY projects can be intimidating, but that’s never stopped Mysha Bolen. She’s the creative brains behind the Remington Avenue blog and Instagram account. And if you follow her, you know good design and DIY are her specialties. In this episode she’s sharing where she finds her courage and why she thinks everyone should have the courage …

If you’ve followed us for very long, you know we always have some kind of project cooking. But this one might be our biggest yet! We don’t want to spoil anything just yet, so hit play for all the details. The post Announcing Our Next Big Project ft. Jon appeared first on Stagg Design.Oleh Heart of the Home

When you ask Ashley Sylvester about the biggest influence in her life, she doesn’t hesitate before answering: her mom. The lessons her mother taught as a young girl led Ashley to her current path as a talented make-up artist and business owner. But those lessons also prepared her for the unthinkable – how to live life without her biggest support. A…

Finding the courage to be yourself is a lesson everyone hopes their kids learn. But it’s not always easy. That’s part of why this episode’s guest is so refreshing. Jason Dunnigan is a dad to four kids who defies all the conventional “rules” of fatherhood. He does his daughters’ hair, he helps his kids shop for clothes, and he’s a committed fan of r…

Finding positivity these days may seem difficult, but today’s guest believes it’s more important than ever. Becca Jackson runs the popular Instagram account “If the Cookie Fits”. There she focuses on the importance of living a healthy and balanced life. In this episode, we’re talking about what she’s learned as a mother, wife, and fitness coach. Pl…

Did anyone else think being stuck at home during this pandemic would result in lots of home project success stories? Jon and Jen certainly had a reality check early on, but they’ve still accomplished some big things at the #StaggReno. In this episode, they’re discussing some of those successes and sharing the home maintenance we should all tackle. …

Creating a “Zen” home is more than just a philosophy for today’s guest, it’s truly a way of life. Amandha B. Jones is a yoga and mediation expert, a mom, and a working professional. She knows the toll a busy, distracted life can take. That’s why she prioritizes making home a safe place where she and her son can fully relax and feel safe. Today she’…